Mississippi Attorney General Opinions
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Can a Mississippi police chief use a city vehicle to commute to a second job outside the city?
Usually no. Letting a municipal employee use a city vehicle for a second job is ordinarily an impermissible donation of public property. A city may allow it only when a specific statute authorizes the…
Can a Mississippi city donate funds directly to a 501(c)(3) running a county-owned homeless transition center, or only through the county?
The local-and-private bill (H.B. 1801) authorizes Sunflower County to contribute extra funds, but does not authorize the City of Indianola to give money to the County. The City can, however, contribut…
Can a Mississippi city pay annual membership dues to a chamber of commerce?
A Mississippi city may pay chamber of commerce annual membership fees if its governing authorities find, on the minutes, that the dues serve advertising and economic-development purposes under Section…
How may a Mississippi city spend opioid settlement funds, and can it donate those funds to a nonprofit?
Litigation settlement funds, including opioid settlement money, become public funds when received by a Mississippi city. They must be expended in accordance with state law. Cities are prohibited from …
Can a Mississippi city give money to a private citizen to buy playground equipment for a city park?
No. A Mississippi city cannot give a private citizen funds to purchase playground equipment, even for a park on city property. The city itself must make the purchase.
Can a Mississippi city refund donations made for a specific project if the project changes substantially?
Yes. A Mississippi city may refund donations made for a restricted purpose if the donated funds cannot or will not be used for that specified purpose. Whether a project's changes are substantial enoug…
Can a Mississippi city give federal flood-mitigation grant money directly to private homeowners?
Generally no. Section 66 of the Mississippi Constitution prohibits donations or gratuities of public funds without a two-thirds legislative vote. The Mississippi Supreme Court in *McAdams v. Perkins* …
Can a Mississippi city return private donations made for a specific purpose if the project doesn't happen?
Yes, in limited circumstances. A Mississippi municipality that received donations for a specific restricted purpose may return the funds if it cannot or will not carry out that purpose. The AG refers …
Can a Mississippi town donate money to a Boys and Girls Club that serves town kids but has its main office in a neighboring city?
Yes, if the chapter operates within the town. A Mississippi municipality may donate annually to any chartered chapter of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America 'located within the municipality' under Sec…
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Attorney general opinions in Mississippi are written by the Mississippi Attorney General's office in response to questions from state agencies, legislators, and prosecutors. They are not binding like court decisions, but courts and agencies treat them as persuasive guidance on how state law applies. Every opinion above has a plain-English question and short answer, plus a link to the full original text.